Friday, February 10, 2012

Mercer Families

The Powellton Creek Church in Greene County was organized on July 1, 1786 by Rev. Silas Mercer, Rev, Higb Harvey and Rev. John Thomas, having 26 members.  On February 4, 1797 Rev. Jesse Mercer became its pastor and served there until 1825. During the period of his ministry, more than 200 persons were baptizex in this church,  The Mercer genealogy is available to members or <a href="http://www.georgiapioneers.com">Georgia Pioneers</a>